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Gil Scott-Heron

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Aliases
Gil Scott-Heron and His Amnesia Express
Real name
Gil Scott-Heron
Born
April 1, 1949
Died
May 27, 2011
Country
United States
IPI
00059615358 18 works
Affiliation
ASCAP
Comments
Spoken word and soul-jazz performer, often challenging the status quo with biting satire, unapologetic social commentary, and confrontational poetry. Scott-Heron was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.
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Brian Jackson Long term collaborator (1967-1980)
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Songs written by Gil Scott-Heron

Original songs

Title Written by Originally by Original date Covered by
Angel Dust Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson September 1978 Covered by (2 artists)
Angola, Louisiana Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson September 1978 Covered by Gil Scott-Heron and His Amnesia Express
Better Days Ahead Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson September 1978 Covered by (4 artists)
Blak and Blue Gil Scott-Heron, Brian Jackson, Don Robey, Gary Clark Jr. Gary Clark Jr. October 22, 2012
Blue Collar Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron 1982 Covered by (3 artists)
Comment #1 Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron 1970
Home Is Where the Hatred Is Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron with Pretty Purdie & The Playboys 1971 Covered by (9 artists)
Johannesburg Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson September 1975 Covered by Gil Scott-Heron and His Amnesia Express
Lady Day and John Coltrane Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron 1971 Covered by (10 artists)
Pieces of a Man Gil Scott-Heron, Brian Jackson Gil Scott-Heron 1971 Covered by (2 artists)
Running Gil Scott-Heron, Richard Russell Gil Scott-Heron February 8, 2010 Covered by Joan as Police Woman
Save the Children Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron 1971 Covered by (3 artists)
The Bottle Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron/Brian Jackson 1973 Covered by (10 artists)
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron 1970 Covered by (11 artists)
Three Miles Down Gil Scott-Heron, Brian Jackson Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson September 1978 Covered by (2 artists)
We Almost Lost Detroit Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson December 1977 Covered by (3 artists)
Who'll Pay Reparations On My Soul? Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron 1970 Unverified
Willing Gil Scott-Heron, Brian Jackson Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson 1979 Covered by Damon Aaron
Winter in America Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron, Brian Jackson and The Midnight Band January 1975 Covered by (6 artists)
Work for Peace Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron March 29, 1994 Covered by Hard Working Americans

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